Tam-Tam

Tam-Tam is a flat profiled plate forged of metal (unlike gong, which has a boss in the middle). There is no defined pitch.

It can be played with drum sticks, different mallets, brushes, contrabass bow, or even scratched with a metal stick. The sound may be very powerful if desired and it will resonate for a long time if not muted.

 

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